The kawi on one of my 21" proline has had it. I am tired of fixing head gaskets!

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Who is replacing them you or a kawi dealer? I have done this job and the update requires the new gasket and bolts and the correct torque sequence. I have never had a return after doing this job. I know they are prone to fail but just wondering may be something you could call kawi on if this procedure is fallowed and continues to fail.

I have had the gaskets done under warranty by the dealer. All have had it replaced 2 times, one of them 3 times. I have 6 kawi powered 21"s, and 4honda powered 21"s currently. Not a single peep out of the Hondas!

Regardless of the gasket, this particular kawi has an estimated 1500 hrs on it, and I would like to put it up for the winter knowing that it will not cause any down time next season. I can get re-powered for less than $400 I think.

Where are you going to get the Honda? Make sure its the right one that Toro would normally use on their mowers.

Toro may have it in their parts breakdown. They have a 3 or 4 digit code that tells what crankshaft/options the engines have. Like QX2 or VX1A or whatever. Then just figure out what parts are different between the Honda and Kawasaki versions and you should be set.